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Weekend Mountain Skills

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HILLWALKING

WEEKEND HILL-SKILLS

Location

East & West Highlands

Grade

Leisurely - 3

Duration

2 days

Participants

Min: 3 Max: 6

Trip rating

average rating is 3 out of 5

Join our popular Hill Skills course to help you get more tools & techniques in your toolbox for when 'Plan A' doesn't go according to plan! We will show you the skills and techniques that will give you more confidence to enjoy your days in the mountains safely. We will cover personal admin, emergency procedures, group management and how to use a rope if needed.

Highlights for Weekend Hill-skills

  • Learn core skills for keeping you and your team safe in the mountains

  • Learn & improve navigation techniques 

  • Basic use of a rope to assist someone up or down a small exposed ledge

  • Learn some tips on what to carry, with the focus on keeping your rucksack light

What's Included?

 Highly experienced & qualified instructor

  Group shelter

  First Aid kit

  Maps, compass

  Photos from your course

  Overview of course details

What's not Included?

✗  Trip Insurance

  Personal Expenses

What do I need to bring?
  • Waterproof, comfortable hiking boots

  • Waterproofs, top and bottoms

  • Water bottle or flask

  • Rucksack 30-40ltrs

  • Lunch

  • Personal medications

What else can we provide?
  • Pick up & drop-offs

  • Accommodation 

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We offer private guiding and instruction on all of our courses. You can either book here or if it's for an expedition then please contact us for a quote.

Our passion is delivering a world class experience, we are here to help you explore beyond the guidebooks whilst achieving your goals and ambitions.

If you have any questions, get in touch with the team and we'll be happy to help.

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Due to the variety of weather conditions encountered in Scotland this course is run with a conditions based approach, meaning that your instructor/guide will use the best of conditions to maximise safety, your learning and overall experience throughout your trip. Below is a sample itinerary.

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Need some extra help?

The team here at SRW can tailor a trip to suit your time and budget for as little as £300pd for private tuition/guiding, this includes all technical equipment. If your part of a group we can chat through options & prices. We're here to help you book the trip of a lifetime! Drop us an email or call us

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